Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Odin Fire Department announces annual award winners
The Odin Fire Department has handed out its annual awards at its annual awards dinner. Nicholas Lynch was named firefighter of the year. He is a lieutenant and one of the top on-scene responders. Lync...
Jan 23, 2024 Odin Firefighter of the Year Lt. Nicholas Lynch (center) with Assistant Chief TonyNalewajka (left) and Chief Greg Smith (right).
Odin Fire Chief says 2023 was the busiest in the department's history
Odin Fire Chief Greg Smith says 2023 was the busiest year in the department's history. The department handled a total of 411 calls, including 78 fire calls, 270 rescue calls which includes EMS and aut...
Jan 23, 2024 Members of the Odin Fire Department at annual awards dinner held last weekend.
Several Centralia Police officers honored at Southern Illinois Law Enforcement banquet
Several members of the Centralia Police Department were among those recognized last week at the 31st Annual Southern Illinois Police Chief's Association and Southern Illinois Law Enforcement Commissio...
Jan 23, 2024 Centralia Police awardees: (left to right) Ryan Bundy, Travis Ripperda, Trent Timmons, and Nolan Beggs.
Salem Community High School Board gives unanimous support to extension of TIF 2 District
The Salem Community High School Board was torn Monday night on supporting a 12-year extension of the city's number two tax increment financing district, but eventually gave it a 7-0 approval. The issu...
Jan 23, 2024 Salem Community High School Board debating support for TIF 2 extension for 12 years.
Wildcats Head To Wesclin Tonight, Freshmen Open Up at 5pm followed by JV and Varsity
The Salem Wildcats will try to continue their solid play out of the Salem Invitational Tournament tonight when they travel to 19-4 Wesclin. The night will begin at 5pm with a freshmen game before the ...
Jan 23, 2024 Photo: Toby Gullion/FTS
Annies Host Marion Tonight...Monday Girls Scoreboard
After having last night's home game with the Salem Lady Wildcats canceled due to weather, the Centralia Annies are in action tonight at home when they host Marion in a South 7 matchup. The Sandoval gi...
Jan 23, 2024 Photo: Toby Gullion/FTS
IHSA Bowling Sectionals Moved To Mount Vernon Today For Wildcats, Orphans, Rams and Stallions
The IHSA Carterville Bowling Sectional that was postponed over the weekend due to a heater issue at SI Bowl, will be today starting at 10am and will now be held in Mount Vernon at Nu Bowl Lanes. Salem...
Jan 23, 2024
Class L State Semifinals Tonight....Class M Wednesday and Class S On Thursday
Tonight is the Class L State SIJHSAA Semifinals at Rend Lake College. At 6pm Carterville will take on Marion followed by 7:15 by Wesclin and DuQuoin. The winners will play on Saturday for the state ti...
Jan 23, 2024 Submitted Photo: Nashville Coach Moore preparing them for battle.
Malcolm Hill Signs 10-Day Contract With Pelicans
Former Illinois star Malcolm Hill is getting another chance in the NBA. The two-time Second Team All-Big Ten guard has signed a 10-day contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski...
Jan 23, 2024 Malcolm Hill Photo via Twitter.
Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press
UNDATED (AP) - The visual of one of the nation's most popular athletes knocked to the floor after a fan who was staring at her phone collided with her while storming the court was a stark reminder of ...
Jan 23, 2024
